Suryakumar Pandey

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Suryakumar Pandey
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Suryakumar Pandey in 2016
Born (1954-10-10) 10 October 1954 (age 70)
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Poet, Writer

Suryakumar Pandey (born 10 October 1954), popularly known as Pandeyji, is an Indian humorist poet and satirical writer. During his literary career, he has contributed to a variety of genres within Hindi literature, including Vyangya and Bal Kavita . [1] [2] [3]

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Pandey is recognized as a Hasya Kavi for his distinctive language and writing style. [4] He is renowned for his Hasya Kavita recitations at Hindi Kavi sammelans both in India and internationally. [5] [6] [7] [1] [8] [9]

Early life

Suryakumar Pandey was born on 10 October 1954 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. He went to primary school in Ballia before moving to Lucknow in 1967. After obtaining his master's degree in Mathematical Statistics from the University of Lucknow, Pandey held several key posts in the Health Department of the Uttar Pradesh Government. He retired from his government duties in December 2015. [10]

Literary Career

From a young age, Suryakumar Pandey has been an active Hindi poet and writer. His work has been featured in many literary magazines, such as Sahitya Akademi, Hindi Sahitya, and Dainik Sahitya. He has contributed to several genres of Hindi literature, including Hasya Kavita (humorous comic poetry), Vyangya (Satirical articles), Geet (songs) and Bal Kavita (children's rhymes). [11] [12]

Hasya Kavita: Pandey is among the most recognized Hindi Hasya Kavi (comic poets). He is known for his distinctive style of writing. [13]

Kavi Sammelans: Pandey has performed in over 4,000 shows and Kavi Sammelans across four decades. [11] [1] [14] [15] In 2016, Pandey toured over 20 cities in the USA and Canada for Hindi Kavi Sammelans and conferences conducted by the International Hindi Association to promote Hindi literature in America. He also appeared on the Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! TV show. [8]

Television and Radio: Pandey has been a frequent poet for Doordarshan and Akashvani (All India Radio) scripting shows, writing songs, delivering solo poetry recitations, and participating in Kavi Sammelans. He has recited his poetry for several national television channels, including Doordarshan, DD Bharti, ABP News, Aaj Tak, News Nation, ETV Network, SAB TV, Sony Pal, Zee News, Sahara Samay, and APN News. [16] In recent years, he has made multiple appearances on SAB TV's Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai!. [17] [18]

Vyangya: Pandey has penned thousands of Vyangya (Hindi satire) articles. He writes regularly for several national Hindi newspapers. [19]

Bal Kavita: Pandey is one of the leading names in Bal Kavita. His poems are included in many school books in India. [20] [21]

Books: Suryakumar Pandey has written over 25 books across genres of Hindi literature. [22] [23] [24] Some of his books include:

Awards, honours and recognitions

In recognition of his contribution to Hindi literature, Suryakumar Pandey has received many prestigious awards, including:

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